Covent Garden and Shaftesbury Avenue around 7pm are packed with pre-theatre diners wandering about in increasing desperation trying to decide where to eat. Many, if not most, are concerned about delays and will opt for a chain serving steaks or burgers. The food may be boring but it’s worth it for the reassurance of speed. St James, the first purpose-built theatre complex to open in London for 30 years, has a solution; a brasserie downstairs, a restaurant upstairs and shows for all sorts
Country Living Magazine Spring Fair
The Country Living Magazine Spring Fair takes place next week (20-24 March) in London at the Business Design Centre. Amongst the various features and hundreds of small independent retailers who are presenting all good things for a country lifestyle there is a dedicated food and produce area which will be promoting regional treats.
‘Ferns’ Indian masala pastes and pickles launch in Waitrose
Watch your trolley. These days, you can’t afford a wonky wheel in the’World Food’ aisle. Shelves from foot to forehead are crammed with jars, and a single ill-judged move could be dangerous. And messy. Very, very messy.
Bacon Connoisseurs’ Week Masterclass 20th and 22nd March 2013
To celebrate Bacon Connoisseurs’ Week (18 – 24 March), Niamh Shields of food blog Eat Like A Girl, and someone who is virtually made of bacon, will be hosting two limited edition Bacon Connoisseurs’ Week Masterclasse
Sweet taste of St Kitts and Nevis
With a wave of property development about to commence across these islands including a private jet terminal and marina – swanky hotels, smart restaurants and fancy bars will no doubt be the order of the day in years to come. But for now, finds Judith Baker there is a taste of the simple life about St Kitts and Nevis which is as sweet as the sugar that made it so loved by the British
Two delicious St Patrick’s Day recipes from Guinness
It’s not all about Australians and New Zealanders finding yet another justification for behaving badly. St Patrick’s day is also about celebrating the heritage of the island. What better way than with food made with the nation’s favourite drink – Guinnness? Presenting Steak & Guinness burgers with rosemary & garlic butter and Guinness honeycomb ice cream
Salvador and Amanda
It’s a loud, pipey bar when you first step in, with huge suit backs and a bit of braying from the nearby Holborn law chambers, but the punters seem friendly enough and were in good spirits the Thursday night we went.
Fresh and unboxed at Boxpark, Shoreditch
Opening on the 20th of March, Simply Fish are joining Boxpark with their sustainable selection of seafood.
Paxton & Whitfield’s Irish cheeses for St Patrick’s Day
You could spend St. Patrick’s Day in search of a lucky shamrock, bending over backwards to kiss the Blarney Stone, or fending off the leprechaun who wants to steal your Lucky Charms. But the real craic’s to be had from simply savouring some spiffing Irish cheese.
Nothing but blue Skyes
Sydney born, Paris trained and London lived, Skye Gyngell is working with VisitEngland on their latest campaign. Devoted to the kaleidoscopic range of Britain’s food and drink Gyngell hopes to promote the best of British in this latest collaboration. Lara Cory had a chat with Skye to find out what she loves about British food, and how far she’s travelled for a good meal.